“His investment approach is a model for many, including the Canadian pension plans,” said Wiseman, who spent four years years as CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. He called Schwartz one of Canada’s most accomplished investors, who built Onex into a pre-eminent North American private equity firm. We benefited from our discipline,” said Wiseman, who described Schwartz as “unemotional at all times” in the dealmaking process. In May, he will step back from his role as CEO of what is now a firm with around US$47 billion under management. Schwartz has been married to Heather Reisman, founder and CEO of Indigo Books and Music, since 1982.

Source: National Post November 12, 2022 13:25 UTC